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Air Force v.s. Navy Culture Differences

I was not amused when I saw a “SF” patch on a NARP and realized it means security forces…
I’ll give credit where it’s due, some of the AF security forces dudes have done legit stuff and are badass.

That said, I’ve dealt with more than a handful that consider themselves AF ‘infantry’. ?
 
Riding on the open ammo bay door is something Cobras have done since Vietnam. But in Desert Storm some crews bivouacked with the aircraft and stored all their field comfort goodies, tent, sleeping bag etc. in the ammo bay. Putting a guy on the open ammo bay door risked losing all your stuff. Army pilots in my AAHF Chapter said that in Desert Storm they tied large ropes on the Cobra TOW launchers. It was for quick evac. Straddle the tow launcher and hold on to the rope. I have yet to find a picture of the ropes attached, but it was said some units routinely flew with them just in case.
 
Riding on the open ammo bay door is something Cobras have done since Vietnam. But in Desert Storm some crews bivouacked with the aircraft and stored all their field comfort goodies, tent, sleeping bag etc. in the ammo bay. Putting a guy on the open ammo bay door risked losing all your stuff. Army pilots in my AAHF Chapter said that in Desert Storm they tied large ropes on the Cobra TOW launchers. It was for quick evac. Straddle the tow launcher and hold on to the rope. I have yet to find a picture of the ropes attached, but it was said some units routinely flew with them just in case.
As I recall the side door on the cobra (ammo door I guess) was purpose built as an emergency rescue seat.

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Apache-style…

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